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S3156Introduced in the Senate

Provides that no contract between a dental plan or other healthcare entity and a dentist requires the dentist to accept exclusively by virtual credit cards.

EngrossedHouse Corporations

Introduced by Hanna Gallo, District 27

What does this bill do?

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Official description

INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Provides that no contract between a dental plan or other healthcare entity and a dentist requires the dentist to accept exclusively by virtual credit cards.

Where it stands

Referred to House Corporations

June 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · June 4, 2026

37

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

  8. Referred to House Corporations

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